Exclusive: Fascinating ENDER'S GAME Concept Art by Cenay Oekman

Ender's Game was released earlier this month and I talked briefly with illstrator Cenay Oekman about working on the film. I'm also sharing some unseen concept art from G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Captain America: The First Avenger

He started out as a concept artist for a game company in 1983 and
switched to working in 3D. But Cenay felt that 3D visual artists are
"only a number" and wanted to become a concept artist instead. His main
goal in Ender's Game was to
take the "visually stunning" work and add
more detail and texturing to the final 3D models. Cenay was in charge
of the 3D department guiding the build, especially the Eros landscape
landing platform. It was designed mostly "free style."

Formics

Eros

Shuttle

Cenay said the most challenging part of the designs were the shuttles
since they had "to be connected to things we know." The shape of the
shuttle was based on an electric shaver. They then had to come up with
engines and other details. The space station took a long time to do,
but he says they're very happy with the results.

Space Station

Transporter

Car Station

As a bonus, here are a couple of concept designs from G.I. Joe:
Retaliation and Captain
America: The First Avenger.

What is Film Sketchr?

This blog is about the often unseen world of concept design and storyboarding in science-fiction films and television. These artists work to bring the vision of the writer and director to life. My hope is you'll learn a little bit more about them. If you're an artist I hope you find inspiration from the talented artists featured.

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